Johnny Depp to Become Dr. Seuss for Illumination and Universal (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/risky-business/johnny-depp-dr-seuss-universal-illumination-245072)
The star will also produce the live action feature inspired by the life of the classic children's book author.

Illumination Entertainment and Infinitum Nihil are developing a live-action movie about the life of classic children's author and illustrator Dr. Seuss (aka Theodor Geisel). Depp will produce the project with the potential to star as Seuss, and Universal Pictures will distribute. Keith Bunin (In Treatment) has been hired to write the screenplay.